http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2006/04/01/treating-gum-disease-with-red-wine.aspxThe antioxidant components in red wine polyphenols may have anti-inflammatory effects that could help keep gums healthy and strong. Free Radicals Inflammation is the natural response of the immune system to bacteria, such as those present in gum diseaseenCommunityServer 2008.5 SP1 (Build: 31106.3070)